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The spoken word versions of various posts on my website. Not really a podcast.Chris Jonesinfo@chrisjones.ioNo
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Fri, 31 Aug 2018 12:56:11 -0400Fri, 31 Aug 2018 12:56:11 -0400Hiking the Liberty Lake Loophttps://chrisjones.io/articles/hiking-the-liberty-lake-loop/
Fri, 31 Aug 2018 12:56:11 -0400Desperate for a relatively local hiking challenge this year, I decided to finally hike the Liberty Lake Loop, a 56km trail in Kejimkujik National Park. I've had my eye on the loop for almost 10 years but just never took the plunge to make the reservations and take the time off work. Without a trip to some far-flung destination this year, it was time to tackle it.https://cellar-chrisjones-io.s3.amazonaws.com/hiking-the-liberty-lake-loop.mp38:49Desperate for a relatively local hiking challenge this year, I decided to finally hike the Liberty Lake Loop, a 56km trail in Kejimkujik National Park. I've had my eye on the loop for almost 10 years but just never took the plunge to make the reservations and take the time off work. Without a trip to some far-flung destination this year, it was time to tackle it.novascotia, keji, summer, hiking, adventure, backcountry, campingnoKeji Site 22, May 2018https://chrisjones.io/articles/keji-site-22-may-2018/
Sun, 27 May 2018 13:51:33 -0400
After taking last year off from our (mostly) annual tradition, three friends and I jumped back into a couple of canoes and headed into the backcountry of Kejimkujik National Park for the Victoria Day long weekend. This time we were headed for Site 22, the last site on the West River. The weather was sunny and warm, the winds light. Perfect conditions, except for the flies which seemed to have exploded into life. Nothing a good bug net over you hat and some spray can't solve.https://cellar-chrisjones-io.s3.amazonaws.com/keji-site-22-may-2018.mp38:15
After taking last year off from our (mostly) annual tradition, three friends and I jumped back into a couple of canoes and headed into the backcountry of Kejimkujik National Park for the Victoria Day long weekend. This time we were headed for Site 22, the last site on the West River. The weather was sunny and warm, the winds light. Perfect conditions, except for the flies which seemed to have exploded into life. Nothing a good bug net over you hat and some spray can't solve.camping, novascotia, keji, canoeing, spring, adventurenoChannel Lake Loop, September 2017https://chrisjones.io/articles/channel-lake-loop-september-2017/
Sun, 17 Sep 2017 17:20:15 -0400
As I had a couple of extra days off for this year's Labour Day long weekend I decided at almost the last moment to spend a few days in one of my favourite places: Kejimkujik National Park. One of the few remaining parts of the park I hadn't hiked or paddled through was the Channel Lake Loop, an almost 27-kilometre loop in the middle of the park.https://cellar-chrisjones-io.s3.amazonaws.com/channel-lake-loop-september-2017.mp37:08
As I had a couple of extra days off for this year's Labour Day long weekend I decided at almost the last moment to spend a few days in one of my favourite places: Kejimkujik National Park. One of the few remaining parts of the park I hadn't hiked or paddled through was the Channel Lake Loop, an almost 27-kilometre loop in the middle of the park.keji, summer, hiking, sunsetno10 Days in Nepalhttps://chrisjones.io/articles/10-days-in-nepal/
Wed, 28 Jun 2017 19:56:28 -0400I can't remember exactly why I chose Nepal as a travel destination this year but it probably had something to do with seeing the Himalayas. Having lived near the Rockies for a while, been to the top of Mt Kilimanjaro, and hiked through the Andes, I'm starting to knock off some of the world's famous mountain ranges. Adding the Himalayas to that list seemed fitting.https://cellar-chrisjones-io.s3.amazonaws.com/10-days-in-nepal.mp317:01I can't remember exactly why I chose Nepal as a travel destination this year but it probably had something to do with seeing the Himalayas. Having lived near the Rockies for a while, been to the top of Mt Kilimanjaro, and hiked through the Andes, I'm starting to knock off some of the world's famous mountain ranges. Adding the Himalayas to that list seemed fitting.nepal, adventure, travel, hikingnoTwo weeks in Peru: Amazon to the Andeshttps://chrisjones.io/articles/two-weeks-in-peru-amazon-to-the-andes/
Sat, 20 Jun 2015 20:00:00 -0400This year for an adventure "holiday" I was off to Peru for two weeks. G Adventures offers an Amazon to the Andes package that included quite a bit in the twelve days. As I was to find out, it's all packed in pretty tight.https://cellar-chrisjones-io.s3.amazonaws.com/two-weeks-in-peru-amazon-to-the-andes.mp319:34This year for an adventure "holiday" I was off to Peru for two weeks. G Adventures offers an Amazon to the Andes package that included quite a bit in the twelve days. As I was to find out, it's all packed in pretty tight.travel, hiking, adventure, southamerica, perunoLate summer camping at Keji's Wil-Bo-Wil cabinhttps://chrisjones.io/articles/late-summer-camping-at-kejis-wilbowil-cabin/
Thu, 11 Sep 2014 20:00:00 -0400It's been about three years or so since the Wil-Bo-Wil cabin was built in Kejimkujik's backcountry, and even though I've passed it many times on hikes destined for elsewhere in the park I've never actually stayed there. I decided to remedy that situation by booking it for a couple of nights and doing a little luxurious late summer camping in one of my favourite places.https://cellar-chrisjones-io.s3.amazonaws.com/late-summer-camping-at-kejis-wilbowil-cabin.mp33:04It's been about three years or so since the Wil-Bo-Wil cabin was built in Kejimkujik's backcountry, and even though I've passed it many times on hikes destined for elsewhere in the park I've never actually stayed there. I decided to remedy that situation by booking it for a couple of nights and doing a little luxurious late summer camping in one of my favourite places.camping, exploring, summer, keji, hikingnoCrowbar Lake Trail (West Lake Loop), July 2014https://chrisjones.io/articles/crowbar-lake-trail-west-lake-loop-july-2014/
Wed, 30 Jul 2014 14:00:00 -0400It's been another fairly quiet summer when it comes to hiking. I haven't been completely lazy though as I've been helping a friend build a rustic cabin on some family property. While building a cabin is fun and difficult work it's not quite like getting out on the trail and exploring. So with that, this past weekend a friend and I decided to head back out to the Crowbar Lake trail, a short drive from the city.https://cellar-chrisjones-io.s3.amazonaws.com/crowbar-lake-trail-west-lake-loop-july-2014.mp32:41It's been another fairly quiet summer when it comes to hiking. I haven't been completely lazy though as I've been helping a friend build a rustic cabin on some family property. While building a cabin is fun and difficult work it's not quite like getting out on the trail and exploring. So with that, this past weekend a friend and I decided to head back out to the Crowbar Lake trail, a short drive from the city.hiking, novascotia, summernoNorth Granite Ridge/Gibraltar Rock trailshttps://chrisjones.io/articles/north-granite-ridge-gibraltar-rock-trails/
Sun, 08 Jun 2014 16:30:00 -0400After a long and messy winter it was time to get back on the trails now that the weather has turned warmer and drier. It's hard to believe that it's been over six months since I've been out on the trail, but that's the way it is sometimes. To start the hiking season off with a bang, my hiking partner and I decided to tackle one of the most challenging trails in the area, the North Granite Ridge Trail.https://cellar-chrisjones-io.s3.amazonaws.com/north-granite-ridge-gibraltar-rock-trails.mp34:10After a long and messy winter it was time to get back on the trails now that the weather has turned warmer and drier. It's hard to believe that it's been over six months since I've been out on the trail, but that's the way it is sometimes. To start the hiking season off with a bang, my hiking partner and I decided to tackle one of the most challenging trails in the area, the North Granite Ridge Trail.spring, novascotia, hikingno10 days in Chinahttps://chrisjones.io/articles/10-days-in-china/
Sun, 27 Apr 2014 18:30:00 -0400This month I had the opportunity to travel to China for ten days with my brother, thanks to his excellent performance at work. I admit that China wasn't at the top of my travel list but I'm not one to turn down a trip with free airfare and accommodation so I jumped at the chance to go. On top of that I had a credit with Porter airlines that would get me to Toronto for free as well, so it all worked out for an inexpensive trip for me. The "official" trip included Shanghai and Nanjing, but we decided to add on three days in Beijing while we were there.https://cellar-chrisjones-io.s3.amazonaws.com/10-days-in-china.mp33:53This month I had the opportunity to travel to China for ten days with my brother, thanks to his excellent performance at work. I admit that China wasn't at the top of my travel list but I'm not one to turn down a trip with free airfare and accommodation so I jumped at the chance to go. On top of that I had a credit with Porter airlines that would get me to Toronto for free as well, so it all worked out for an inexpensive trip for me. The "official" trip included Shanghai and Nanjing, but we decided to add on three days in Beijing while we were there.travel, chinanoThanksgiving in Kejihttps://chrisjones.io/articles/thanksgiving-in-keji/
Tue, 15 Oct 2013 14:30:00 -0400After being cooped up indoors for a couple of consecutive weekends I decided it was time to get back outside for a good, long hike. I recruited a friend to join me and decided to book a couple of nights in the backcountry of Kejimkujik National Park , one of my favourite places to visit in the province. The weather forecast was as good as it gets in these parts for October: temperatures in the mid-teens and no sign of rain or wind. I called up the park to see what was still available for backcountry campsites and found the place almost completely booked up. No surprise there. I managed to get site 39 at Poison Ivy Falls for Saturday night and -- score! -- the yurt at site 28 for Sunday night. This was going to be good.https://cellar-chrisjones-io.s3.amazonaws.com/thanksgiving-in-keji.mp33:56After being cooped up indoors for a couple of consecutive weekends I decided it was time to get back outside for a good, long hike. I recruited a friend to join me and decided to book a couple of nights in the backcountry of Kejimkujik National Park , one of my favourite places to visit in the province. The weather forecast was as good as it gets in these parts for October: temperatures in the mid-teens and no sign of rain or wind. I called up the park to see what was still available for backcountry campsites and found the place almost completely booked up. No surprise there. I managed to get site 39 at Poison Ivy Falls for Saturday night and -- score! -- the yurt at site 28 for Sunday night. This was going to be good.autumn, keji, hiking, camping, yurtno